In the description it says that these punches are used to remove roll pins. Are they also good for driving pins in? Especially for the first time??
26969
I wouldn't use these for regular pins. Because they have a round tip to fit in the roll pin.They sell punches for straight pins.
26970
I used the smallest ones to drive the pins in for my AR build and bent them all. I could straighten them out and keep using them but hardened steel would be better. Spend more up front for better tools and have fewer headaches later. I learned.
26971
not so much. These punches have a little tit at the end that keeps you centered on the pin. When the pin is not supported around the edges, using these punches will cause the pin to flair out if much force is used.
26972
They can be used to remove and drive in roll pins, but drive pins carefully since to much force could bend the punch. Make sure everything is lined up correctly.
1291693
Yes, that's the whole point of this set. On my 97 Subaru I ended up taking the knuckles off the car, was changing ball joints in front and couldn't see how to remove rear axles otherwise. I still used pieces from the set on my press. I've done other cars with just this tool.
176574
it will punch holes in coins so it should work but they are holes not circles that are punched. You will not be able to use the circle it punches out. I hope this helps
1320882
I use these on harness leather . These hole punches are a must have and work great in conjunction with a leather wheel hole punch.I recommend a kitchen vinyl plastic cutting board as an additional to act as an punch board.----I hope this info helps you
507870
Instead of using tags with pre-punched holes I just use the needle from this tagging gun to poke a hole through the card stock and thread the plastic fastener. I've used it in this way to prepare hundreds of items for consignment. If you were to bother punching a hole, it would have to be significantly smaller than your average loose leaf paper hole since the plastic fasteners are quite thin. HTH.
2049547
This tool is specially designed to drill into the pre-cut axle slots. It contains a View Port so you can see through it to align perfectly to the pre-cut slot. Drilling the pre-cut slots makes them straight (so your car rolls straight), provides a "round hole" for your "round axle" fixing the square shape of the slot, and the holes will be perfectly sized for your axle, saving your fingers when inserting the axles and saving your block from potentially cracking. Hope this helps!
2003950
I am looking for a heavy duty hole punch. I have gone threw several hole punches and need one that makes smooth leather hole punches on literally a thousand usages. Will this do the job. ?
401577
Pins are metal. It "shifts" a little when hole punching but does not really "slide/skid"
1893729
Yes, pins work better on these rollers. I have always used pins instead of the butterfly clips.
1010692
It's definitely nice to have around, can come in handy when installing some of the pins. For roll pins, I put a link to the other set that I've used. The other set I use is a flat tipped steel set from Harbor Freight, I think it cost around $8. I personally don't use the steel punches unless I have to like when removing a front sight gas block or some other tight pins. Enjoy the project! http://www.amazon.com/GRIP-Forged-Steel-Roll-Punch/dp/B003L7HOMG/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1397565121&sr=1-1&keywords=roll+pin+punch+set
1778175
The tip is mighty sharp. It doesn't actually make a hole in anything but is used to make a little indent in your drilling surface so your drill bit doesn't float when you do try to make a precision hole. You can also put your drill bit beside the tip and confirm the size that way. If the bit is wider than the tip of the punch then good, if its the same size then there you go. The size of this punch is like around the size of ball point pin so its not going to make a great big pilot indent...
2283018
No, this uses round discs that are pre punched with holes, you do not need the punch plate. I have the same quarter sheet Makita sander, this is a big step up in performance.
379690
For paper card stock, these punches will work OK., but I don't know if one would last longer than the other. I would uggest placing an old magazine between the hard surface and the card stock before punching.
186139
Yes, that is exactly what I've been using them for and they work great! You may still need specialized punches for other work, like Roll Pin STARTER punches and some others if you are working on an AR platform that you can get from Brownells or Midway but all in all they are excellent!
369550
the people posting the bad reviews DO NOT know how to use thin punches. Pins are tapered they go in from the left and come out from the right unless the manufacturer specifically specifies otherwise. If the piece you are working on is not properly supported, with room for the pin to move as it is being removed, you WILL damage the weakest link, the same goes if the punch is not in proper alignment wit the pin. In complete and brutal honesty, those posting the bad reviews seem to be the tools, not the punches.
1010695
It's definitely nice to have around, can come in handy when installing some of the pins. For roll pins, I put a link to the other set that I've used. The other set I use is a flat tipped steel set from Harbor Freight, I think it cost around $8.I personally don't use the steel punches unless I have to like when removing a front sight gas block or some other tight pins. Enjoy the project! Grip Roll Pin Punch Set, 9 Pieces
1738436
You use the corresponding size punch for the size pin you want to remove. A roll pin is a hollow pin with a split down the side....it works the same as a solid pin, but it isn't quite as strong and "adjusts" for a tight fit due to the split.